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The regulator must only be used with an L.P.
Gas cylinder fitted with a matching valve which has the
same coupling dimension as the regulator as specified by
your gas supplier. If you have any doubt, contact your gas
supplier. |
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The cylinder must always be kept in upright position. |
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If the regulator is used outdoors, it must be protected
from exposure to water, that is rain, etc. The regulator
vent must, at all times, be open to free air. |
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No tools are required to operate the valve and regulator. |
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Only authorised personnel can repair the valve and regulator. |
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The regulator must be replaced on or before the expiry
date as indicated on the regulator. |
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| Connecting
the Regulator
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Make sure that all taps and appliances are
turned off. |
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Make sure that the installed rubber hose is still in good
condition, and not more than
3 years old. |
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A cylinder must not be changed in the presence of naked
light, or whilst smoking etc. |
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Remove the protection cap on top of the cylinder valve
by unscrewing the cap anti clockwise, the cap will then
lift off the valve. |
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Examine the sealing ring on top of the cylinder valve.
This must be in the correct position and undamaged. If a
fault is noticed, contact your gas supplier immediately
and do not connect the regulator. |
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Before connecting the regulator to the cylinder valve,
turn the ON/OFF lever on top of the regulator to the gas
“OFF” position (flame symbol facing downwards) |
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Hold the regulator in both hands; press the plastic base
up into the regulator using the fingertips of both hands
(see fig. 2) and place the regulator on the cylinder valve.
Release the base and press this downwards with both hands
until a “click” is heard (see fig. 3). The regulator
will then be fixed in position and the connection made gas
light. |
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| Turning
the Gas “ON” (See fig. 4) |
| Turn the lever on top of the
regulator to the Gas “ON” position (flame symbol now
facing upwards), and light the burner. |
| Turning
the Gas “OFF” (See fig. 4) |
| Turn the lever on top of the
regulator to the Gas “OFF” position (flame symbol
now facing downwards), and light the burner. |
| SAFETY
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| If the burner flames do not
go out when the gas is turned off, do not remove the regulator.
Return regulator to the “ON” position and leave the
appliance alight. Contact your gas supplier immediately and do
not touch the appliance or regulator until the supplier has dealt
will the fault. |
| Disconnecting
the Regulator |
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Turn the lever on top of
the regulator to the gas “OFF” position.
Wait until the burner and pilot go out, then, and
only then can the regulator be removed from the valve
by pressing the base up into the regulator with the
fingers. (See fig. 5) |
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Affix the protection cap to the cylinder valve. |
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Note: Always fit the protection cap on to the cylinder
valve when the cylinder is empty or not connected. |
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Fit the protection cap to the cylinder valve, simply
by screwing the protection cap clockwise on the top
of the cylinder valve. |
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| Excess-flow
Valve |
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The regulator is equipped with an excess-flow
valve which cuts off the gas flow automatically, if the
flow gets higher than the rated capacity in case of a ruptured
hose or the hose being pulled off. |
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Please note that after the excess-flow valve has cut off
the gas flow, a small amount of gas may still pass through
the nozzle. The lever on top of the regulator must therefore
be turned to the “OFF” position immediately,
and the hose and installation must be inspected and tested
for leaks. Soap water may be used for leak detection. Brush
the rubber hose and all the connections with soap water.
A gas leak will form bubbles. |
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| Never
Use a Naked Flame for Leak Detection |
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If you detect a leak do not turn
the gas supply back on. Open all windows wide, extinguish
naked flame and contact your gas supply company immediately. |
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Do not operate any electrical switch. |
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If no fault is noticed, then make sure that all taps are
in the “OFF” position and wait for approximately
30 seconds before trying to light the burner again. |
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If the excess-flow valve continues to cut off the gas,
call your gas supplier as soon as possible. |
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| Ventilation
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All gas appliances consume air, and it is
important to ensure that each compartment has adequate ventilation. |
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L.P. Gas is heavier than air and will sink to the floor.
Under no circumstances should L.P. Gas cylinders be left
or used in basements or below ground level. |
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